Creo Leaf Valeo, Installation Manual

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4 Chapter 2 – Connecting the FireWire Cable
Connecting the FireWire Cable
The FireWire cable (IEEE 1394A) links the computer to the Leaf digital
camera back. The cable carries both communication signals and electrical
power. The cable is a hot-plug cable that can be connected or disconnected
without turning the computer off or quitting the application.
1.
Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the port at the bottom of the
Leaf digital camera back. Make sure that the
side of the FireWire cable
connector with the silver line faces the silver line on the FireWire port
on the Leaf digital camera back.
Connecting FireWire cable to Leaf Valeo digital camera back
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the computer.
Important:
The information in this chapter is relevant to all cameras in this
installation guide. Follow the specific installation procedures for the camera you
are using. It is important that you connect the FireWire cable correctly in order
not to cause unnecessary damage.
To avoid connection problems, use only the Leaf FireWire cable and repeater
supplied with the Leaf digital camera back.
FireWire indication mark
Note:
When connecting the FireWire cable, make sure that the silver line on the
FireWire cable is aligned with the silver line above the FireWire port.